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High Mass

Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany | February 23, 2014 | 10:30 am

Welcome We acknowledge our presence on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples.

Welcome to St. James’, especially if you are a newcomer or visitor. Children of all ages are fully welcome at every liturgy. We hope that you will enjoy your visit here with us.

Please help us to get to know you by introducing yourself to one of the clergy.

VISION STATEMENT Discovering the beauty of holiness in our lives and neighbourhood, by living a Christ-centred sacramental life rooted in the Anglo-Catholic tradition.

MISSION OBJECTIVES • To be a beacon for all as a neighbourhood and destination church where we invite and welcome friends, family and strangers into our midst; • To deepen our life of prayer and formation in Christ; • To develop relationships and fellowship in open, honest and spiritual ways among parishioners, with our neighbours, and those in need; • To pursue and practice justice and mercy for the imparting of the Kingdom of God within and beyond the Parish; •To maintain financial equilibrium, develop our reserves and optimize the use of our assets to ensure the preservation of our sacred space and ministry from generation to generation, to the everlasting glory of God. TODAY 9:30 AM 9:45 AM 10:30 AM 12:00 PM 12:15 PM 12:15 PM 4:00 PM

No Formation Session Rosary Prayers, Lady Chapel High Mass—Messa a 4 Voci da capella—Claudio Monteverdi Coffee No Confirmation session today.

Annual Vestry Meeting—lunch provided Solemn Evensong & Benediction with Oculus Chamber Choir

The image on the front cover is the Tree of Life, carved on the credence table in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel by parishioner, George Buxton in memory of his son, killed in WW I. 2 | HIGH MASS

Before Mass If you require assistance at any time, please speak to one of the welcomers at the Church entrance (narthex).

As a friendly reminder, please turn off all electronic devices that might disrupt worship.

In the interest of security, please keep purses and other valuables with you at all times.

Wireless hearing amplifiers are available.

Washrooms can be accessed through the doors on the left hand side at the back of the church on the opposite side to the entrance.

Your family is welcome at St. James’. Children may remain in the Church during the service: there is a play area with toys and colouring books in the back of the church.

The sacrament of reconciliation (confession) is available. Speak with a priest to make an appointment.

The Mass booklet contains all the prayers and information required to participate in the Mass.

The directions given in this booklet to stand, sit and kneel are offered as guidelines to those who are able. The symbol + indicates when to make the sign of the cross. It is also customary to make a discreet bow at the name of Jesus.

You are encouraged to take the opportunity before Mass for silence, stillness and prayer. Please refrain from talking before Mass begins.

We adore you, most Holy Lord Jesus Christ here and in all your churches throughout all the world; and we bless you because by your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world.

St. Francis of Assisi

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A Reflection THE SALUTATION These little limbs, These eyes and hands which here I find, These rosy cheeks wherewith my life begins, Where have ye been? behind What curtain were ye from me hid so long?

Where was, in what abyss, my speaking tongue?

From dust I rise, And out of nothing now awake; These brighter regions which salute mine eyes, A gift from God I take.

The earth, the seas, the light, the day, the skies, The sun and stars are mine if those I prize.

When silent I So many thousand, thousand years Beneath the dust did in a chaos lie, How could I smiles or tears, Or lips or hands or eyes or ears perceive?

Welcome ye treasures which I now receive.

Long time before I in my mother’s womb was born, A God, preparing, did this glorious store, The world, for me adorn.

Into this Eden so divine and fair, So wide and bright, I come His son and heir.

I that so long Was nothing from eternity, Did little think such joys as ear or tongue To celebrate or see: Such sounds to hear, such hands to feel, such feet, Beneath the skies on such a ground to meet.

A stranger here Strange things doth meet, strange glories see; Strange treasures lodged in this fair world appear, Strange all and new to me; But that they mine should be, who nothing was, That strangest is of all, yet brought to pass.

New burnished joys, Which yellow gold and pearls excel!

Such sacred treasures are the limbs in boys, In which a soul doth dwell; Their organizèd joints and azure veins More wealth include than all the world contains.

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Thomas Traherne (1637–1674)

Notes

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Entrance Rite PRELUDE Suite du premier ton - "III-Récit" — Denis Bédard At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand.

Stand

INTROIT I will put my trust in your mercy, O Lord; my heart is joyful because of your saving help; I will sing to the Lord, for he has dealt with me richly.

Domine, in tua misercordia (Mode V)

KYRIE ELEISON Lord, have mercy upon us.

Christ, have mercy upon us.

Lord, have mercy upon us.

Kyrie eleison.

Christe eleison.

Kyrie eleison.

GLORIA IN EXCELSIS (See facing page)

COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant All

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

Celebrant

Let us pray.

Almighty God, thy Son hath revealed in signs and miracles the wonder of thy saving love.

Renew thy people with thy heavenly grace, and in all our weakness sustain us by thy mighty power; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end.

Amen.

All

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GLORIA IN EXCELSIS

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The Liturgy of the Word OLD TESTAMENT READING Reader

Be seated

A reading from the Book of Leviticus The Lord spoke to Moses, saying: Speak to all the congregation of the people of Israel and say to them: You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy. When you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap to the very edges of your field, or gather the gleanings of your harvest. You shall not strip your vineyard bare, or gather the fallen grapes of your vineyard; you shall leave them for the poor and the alien: I am the Lord your God. You shall not steal; you shall not deal falsely; and you shall not lie to one another. And you shall not swear falsely by my name, profaning the name of your God: I am the Lord. You shall not defraud your neighbour; you shall not steal; and you shall not keep for yourself the wages of a labourer until morning. You shall not revile the deaf or put a stumbling block before the blind; you shall fear your God: I am the Lord. You shall not render an unjust judgement; you shall not be partial to the poor or defer to the great: with justice you shall judge your neighbour. You shall not go around as a slanderer among your people, and you shall not profit by the blood of your neighbour: I am the Lord. You shall not hate in your heart anyone of your kin; you shall reprove your neighbour, or you will incur guilt yourself. You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against any of your people, but you shall love your neighbour as yourself: I am the Lord.

Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18

Reader Alll

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

PSALM

A cantor sings the antiphon first; the people repeat it thereafter.

Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes, and I shall keep it to the end.

Give me understanding, and I shall keep your law; I shall keep it with all my heart.

Antiphon Incline my heart to your decrees and not to unjust gain.

Turn my eyes from watching what is worthless; give me life in your ways. Antiphon Psalm 119:33-34, 36-37 8 | HIGH MASS

EPISTLE READING Sub-deacon

A reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building on it. Each builder must choose with care how to build on it. For no one can lay any foundation other than the one that has been laid; that foundation is Jesus Christ. Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy that person. For God's temple is holy, and you are that temple. Do not deceive yourselves. If you think that you are wise in this age, you should become fools so that you may become wise. For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, "He catches the wise in their craftiness," and again, "The Lord knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are futile." So let no one boast about human leaders. For all things are yours, whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or the present or the future all belong to you, and you belong to Christ, and Christ belongs to God. 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23

Sub-deacon Alll

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

ALLELUIA

A cantor sings the alleluia first; all repeat it thereafter.

Stand

Alleluia. Ponder my words, O Lord: consider my meditation. Alleluia. Listen to the sound of my cry: for to you I pray. Alleluia.

Verba mea (Mode V)

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HOLY GOSPEL

All stand and turn to face the book of the Gospels

Jesus said, "You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.'

But I say to you, Do not resist an evildoer. But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also; and if anyone wants to sue you and take your coat, give your cloak as well; and if anyone forces you to go one mile, go also the second mile. Give to everyone who begs from you, and do not refuse anyone who wants to borrow from you. You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbour and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be children of your Father in heaven; for he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the righteous and on the unrighteous. For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? And if you greet only your brothers and sisters, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect."

Matthew 5:38-48

SERMON

Be Seated Fr. Matthew Johnson (At the conclusion of the sermon, silence is kept)

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NICENE CREED

Stand

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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Celebrant

In peace let us pray to the Lord.

All

After each petition this response is said: Lord in thy mercy.

Hear our prayer.

All All

After the petition for the departed: + Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord.

And may light perpetual shine upon them.

May they rest in peace.

Amen.

The celebrant concludes the prayers with a collect.

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Stand

CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION Deacon

Let us humbly confess our sins to almighty God. Kneel

All

Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of all things and judge of all people: We acknowledge and confess our manifold sins and wickedness, Which we from time to time most grievously have committed, By thought, word, and deed, Against thy divine majesty.

We do earnestly repent, and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings.

Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; For thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, Forgive us all that is past; And grant that we may ever hereafter Serve and please thee In newness of life, To the honour and glory of thy name; Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Celebrant

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who of his great mercy hath promised forgiveness of sins to all them that with hearty repentance and true faith turn unto him: have mercy upon you; + pardon and deliver you from all your sins; confirm and strengthen you in all goodness; and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

All

PEACE

Stand

The ministers and people may greet one another in the name of the Lord in the customary way.

You may choose not to shake hands at the Peace. A simple exchange of “Peace be with you” with eye contact and a nod, or a bow, is a good substitute.

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The Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist OFFERTORY & PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS

Be seated

Hearken to my cry for help, my King and my God; for I make my prayer to you, O Lord.

Intende voci (Mode V)

OFFERTORY HYMN

Stand

The People sing the hymn while the People’s gifts of bread, wine and money are brought forward.

447 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) - Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above

SURSUM CORDA & PROPER PREFACE

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Stand

It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times and in all places, give thanks unto thee: O Lord holy, Father almighty, everlasting God: creator and preserver of all things.

Through Jesus Christ our Lord, for thou art the fountain of light and life for all thy creation: thou hast made us in thine own image, and dost raise us to new life in Jesus Christ our Saviour.

Therefore with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious name; evermore praising thee and saying:

SANCTUS & BENEDICTUS Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts, heaven and earth are full of thy glory.

Glory be to thee, O Lord most high. + Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.

Sanctus, sanctus, sanctus Dominus Deus sabaoth, Pleni sunt cĂŚli et terra gloria tua.

Hosanna in excelsis. + Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini.

Hosanna in excelsis.

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PRAYER OF CONSECRATION Celebrant

Kneel

All glory be to thee, O Lord our God, who didst make us in thine own image; and, of thy tender mercy, didst give thine only Son Jesus Christ to take our nature upon him, and to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption. He made there a full and perfect sacrifice for the whole world; and did institute, and in his holy Gospel command us to continue, a perpetual memory of that his precious death and sacrifice, until his coming again; who, in the same night that he was betrayed, took bread; and, when he had given thanks to thee, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take, eat, this is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” + Likewise, after supper, he took the cup; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink this, all of you; for this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you and for many, for the remission of sins: Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me.” + Wherefore, O Lord and heavenly Father, we thy people do celebrate and make, with these thy holy gifts which we now offer unto thee, the memorial thy Son hath commanded us to make; having in remembrance his blessed passion and precious death, his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension; and looking for his coming again with power and great glory.

Alll

Celebrant

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And we most humbly beseech thee, O merciful Father, to hear us, and, with thy Word and Holy Spirit, to bless and sanctify these gifts of bread and wine, that they may be unto us the body and blood of thy dearly-beloved Son Jesus Christ.

We praise thee, we bless thee, we thank thee and we pray to thee, Lord our God. And we earnestly desire thy fatherly goodness to accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, whereby we offer and present unto thee, O Lord, ourselves, our souls and bodies. Grant, we beseech thee, that all who partake of this holy communion may worthily receive the most precious body and blood of thy Son Jesus Christ, and be filled with thy grace + and heavenly benediction; and also that we and all thy whole Church may be made one body with him, that he may dwell in us, and we in him; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord; By whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honour and glory be unto thee, O Father Almighty, world without end.

Amen.

LORD’S PRAYER

Kneel

BREAKING OF THE BREAD

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AGNUS DEI Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: miserere nobis.

Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: miserere nobis Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: dona nobis pacem.

Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world : have mercy upon us.

Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world: have mercy upon us.

Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world: grant us thy peace.

All who are baptized and believe Christ present in this sacrament are invited to come forward for communion. Those who are unable to receive communion, or do not yet receive, are invited to come forward for a blessing. To indicate you wish a blessing, fold your arms rather than holding out your hand for the Sacrament. When coming forward to receive, please approach from the centre aisle only and follow the directions of the attendant standing at the head of the aisle. Please return to your seat via the side aisles.

When you receive the Holy Bread please consume it immediately. It is no longer permissible to intinct the Holy Bread in the Holy Wine.

You may choose not to receive the Holy Wine from the chalice at this time. If so, once you have received the Holy Bread please remain kneeling and fold your arms to indicate that you do not wish to receive from the chalice.

MOTET Lord, for thy tender mercy’s sake lay not our sins to our charge; but forgive that is past, and give us grace to amend our sinful lives; to decline from sin and incline to virtue, that we may walk in an upright heart before thee this day and evermore.

Lord, for thy tender mercy’s sake — John Hilton

THE COMMUNION HYMN 64 Blue Hymn book (Common Praise)– Author of Life Divine

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Sit or kneel

Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Celebrant All

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

Celebrant

Let us pray.

God of tender care, in this eucharist we celebrate thy love for us and for all people.

May we show thy love in our lives and know its fulfilment in thy presence.

We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.

Amen.

All

BLESSING Celebrant

All

Kneel The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord: And the blessing of God Almighty, the +Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst you and remain with you always.

Amen.

Notices and announcements may be given.

DISMISSAL

Stand

Be Seated

Stand

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ANGELUS

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HYMN 345 Blue Hymn book (Common Praise) – King of Glory, King of Peace

POSTLUDE Fugue in D minor (BWV 538) — J. S. Bach During the postlude you are encouraged to remain quietly in the nave, or to move to the Bishops’ Room to enjoy coffee hour conversation.

The Sacrament of Anointing is available immediately after Mass in the Lady Chapel.

For prayer requests, please contact the office or speak to a member of the clergy.

Please notify the Parish Office (604-685-2532) when a parishioner/friend/family member is hospitalized or housebound. The Office will arrange visitation, Holy Communion or Anointing with the Parish Clergy Team and Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator. If entering hospital, please inform the hospital on arrival that you (or the patient you are with) are Anglican and ask for the hospital’s Anglican chaplain.

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Please take this booklet away with you to aid in your own reflection, prayers, and for your information.

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The Thurible RECTOR’S NOTES "Eternity has only two aromas: if you don't like the smell of incense, well, you know where you are headed – the place of sulphurous odors." My curacy training included learning this quip as a response to complaints about the use of in‐ cense at Mass.

Perhaps, a third smell belongs to eternity – that of a newborn child.

During the past ten days I have offered a blessing upon the birth of two newborn children (see the Book of Alternative Services p.609 for a rite), each of them our newest and youngest parishioners. What is it about the smell of a freshly birthed human that is so beguiling?

Cradling each child in the crook of my arm, I lost myself whilst gazing into their newly minted faces: I was overwhelmed with a sense that each being had just arrived from the mystery of God – the Holy Trin‐ ity. For me, this is signified by the scent of heaven which lingers about such innocents.

The most mysterious blessing a priest can give may be upon the birth of a child. On every occasion I feel so blessed by the presence of the life of the newborn – a gift of God – that it seems a sacramental experience. The very being of a

baby is a blessing, most of all because of her, or his, proximity to the mystery of God which encom‐ passes and transcends time and space. I wonder who is really blessing whom at such a moment?

Thomas Traherne (1637‐74), Anglican priest and poet, ranks among my most beloved compan‐ ions. Traherne expresses this third fragrance of eternity which is characterized by innocence, childhood, childlikeness and the mystery of God. He describes the sacrament of new life with an emphasis on the mystery of human incarnation which leads us into the mystery of the Incarna‐ tion of God – revealed to us in Jesus Christ.

Inform. Inspire. Invite.

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Today at St. James’

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Liturgy Annual Vestry

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Formation on Sunday

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Growing in the Knowledge of God Our Diocese

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True, as a newborn matures the scent of the Divine fades. How‐ ever, we can journey through this life in such a manner that by our participation in the mystery of the Incarnation our homecoming will be fragrant with the scent of new‐birth.

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Quote of this Week Relationships &

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Fellowships Our Parish

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Resourcing Our Faith

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Fr. Mark Greenaway-Robbins

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Opportunities to Serve Office Reminders Dido’s “Did You Know?”

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Saints This Week

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Mass this Week Daily Lectionary

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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ MORNING PRAYER 8:00 am in the Church.

LOW MASS 8:30 am in the Church.

FORMATION SESSION No Formation Session today ROSARY PRAYERS – THE JOYFUL MYSTERIES 9:45 am in the Lady Chapel.

HIGH MASS 10:30 am in the Church.

COFFEE HOUR 12:00 pm in the Parish Hall ANNUAL VESTRY MEETING Annual Vestry meeting with lunch, in the Parish Hall CONFIRMATION/RE-AFFIRMATION/RECEPTION No session today SOLEMN EVENSONG & BENEDICTION 4:00 pm in the church, with the Oculus Chamber Choir

LITURGY SOLEMN EVENSONG: ST. JAMES’ IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OCULUS CHAMBER CHOIR Sunday February 23rd, 4:00 pm in the Church Prepare for a feast of music, scripture and prayer.

Music includes Introit: O Taste and See ‐ R. Vaughan Williams | Canticles: Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in C Major ‐ C.V. Stanford |Anthem: Evening Hymn ‐ H. Balfour Gardiner | Responses: William Smith. (Please note: no 5:00 pm Evening Prayer is said on the last Sunday of the month when Evensong is offered at 4:00 pm.)

ASH WEDNESDAY March 5 7:30 am Low Mass with Blessing and Imposition of Ashes in the Lady Chapel 12:10 pm Low Mass with Blessing and Imposition of Ashes in the Church 6:30 pm High Mass with Blessing and Imposition of Ashes in the Church ASHES Please return last year’s Lenten palm crosses to the basket in the Narthex as soon as possible. They are burned to make the ashes that will be used on Ash Wednesday.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS ON GOOD FRIDAY 12:45 pm Stations of the cross will be prayed on Fridays in Lent.

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LENTEN QUIET DAY Saturday, March 8 10 am – 3 pm "In the commonplace and the unexpected: story, song, and scripture for Lenten reflection."

Story, song, and scripture will serve as prompts or departure points for reflec‐ tion. The day will include group sessions as well as quiet time. Exploration of relevant themes will include, among others, stillness, repentance, and the discovery of meaning. Full text and auxiliary resources will be provided. We will be invited to use our Bibles and Bible concordances to follow up with passages that may be rich or fruitful for each of us.

For more information, contact Tim Firth: timfirth@shaw.ca or call the Office 604 685 2532 Bring your Bible, pen and paper, a warm sweater or wrap, and lunch Snacks and beverages provided (use Gore Street entrance on the day) All welcome. Free.

ANNUAL VESTRY ANNUAL VESTRY MEETING TODAY The Annual Vestry Meeting will be held today, Sunday, February 23, after High Mass in the Parish Hall. A light lunch will be provided.

FORMATION ON SUNDAY FORMATION ON SUNDAY: Feb. 23: No Formation Mar. 2: No Formation FORMATION DURING LENT: CLASSIC DEVOTIONAL WORKS 9 March Leslie Arnovick on the Cloud of Unknowing 16 March Sr. Mary on St. Theresa of Avila 23 March Tim Firth on Jean Pierre de Caussade 30 March Fr. Mark on the Philokalia 6 April Fr. Fr. Matthew on Christopher Smart's Jubilate Agno

GROWING IN THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD SESSIONS FOR CONFIRMATION / RE-AFFIRMATION / RECEPTION TODAY There will be no session today due to the Annual Vestry Meeting. Sessions will resume on March 9, 12:15 pm approx. after High Mass in the May Gutteridge Room All welcome. Come and explore what’s on offer.

Ask Fr. Mark for more information.

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE WOMEN’S GUILD MARMALADE & JAM SALE SUNDAY MARCH 2ND Freshly made marmalade and jam will be available for purchase in the Parish Hall next Sunday.

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OUR DIOCESE THE ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION OF THE IXTH BISHOP OF NEW WESTMINSTER Saturday, March 1, 1:00 pm Vancouver Convention Centre, East Hall, 1055 Canada Place Installation Service at 3:30 pm & Reception at 4:15 pm follow at Christ Church Cathedral, 690 Burrard Street.

The much anticipated consecration and installa‐ tion of Melissa Skelton as the 9th Bishop of New Westminster will take place on Saturday, March 1, 2014.

The entire “Diocesan Family” is welcomed and encouraged to attend.

Please spread the word to your Church and around your Parish. There will be ample room at the Convention Centre and limited space at the Cathedral for the Enthronement, however, all our welcome to greet our new Bishop in the reception. The reception will be held in the Cathedral nave, Parish Hall, and adjacent concourse.

We will begin at the Vancouver Convention Centre, East Hall C with the Consecration. The Metropolitan will be the Chief Consecrator and the Primate will be the Presider at the Eucharist. This will be followed by the assembly processing to the Cathedral for the Enthronement by the Dean and Chapter. The proces‐ sion will be led by the Kwhlii Gibaygum Nisga'a Traditional Dancers. For more information see: www.vancouver.anglican.ca

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NOMINATION FOR ORDER OF THE DIOCESE OF NEW WESTMINSTER Nominations for this year’s order are being accepted by the Rector and Wardens, send to: rec‐ tor@stjames.bc.ca, wardens@stjames.bc.ca, or by mail to the Office. Nomination forms are available on line from the Diocese; www.vancouver.anglica.ca.

Copies are in the Narthex.

Who is Eligible?

Any lay member of any parish in the Diocese. Typical‐ ly nominees will have served in an outstanding man‐ ner, without remuneration for a period of not less than ten years.

Deadline Nominations must be approved by the Rector and received by the Bishop no later than April 30 2014. To allow the Rector and Wardens time to review the nominations, please submit any nominations by April 15 2014 Nominees Nominees must give approval to have their names put forward. Submissions must include a brief biography, a summary of the nominee’s service, justification for “outstanding service” and can be submitted by any member of the parish.

Presentation The presentation of the award is made by the Bishop at a Diocesan Celebration service to be held at Christ Church Cathedral on Sunday November 2, 2014 at 4pm

RELATIONSHIPS & FELLOWSHIP CELEBRATE WITH CANON DOUGLAS WILLIAMS Tuesday, March 11th, 7 p.m.

NEXT FELLOWSHIP SUNDAY Sunday March 2nd after High Mass, approximately 12:00pm Parish Hall

Rev. Canon Douglas Williams will celebrate Mass in Christ Church Cathedral, on the eve of the fiftieth anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood, with a reception following in the Park Room.

Parishioners and friends are invited to join in this celebration.

Parking will be available in the Park Place Parkade. (http://www.cathedral.vancouver.bc.ca/parking/, or visit the cathedral office, for a free parking pass.)

If you plan to stay for the reception, please email grandmum@telus.net, or call 604‐408‐4776, so that they can make adequate plans for the evening.

We are seeking members to join an organizing group to help coordinate these Sundays during the year, and we also need volunteers to help coordinate the food arrangements. Please let the Office, or one of the clergy, know if you are interested.

QUOTE OF THIS WEEK “Every child who is born is a gift of joy and of hope, and every child who is baptized is a miracle of the faith and a feast for the family of God.” Pope Francis, Angelus address, January 12, 2014.

The scheduled dates for the 2014 "Fellowship Sun‐ days" are: March 2 / May 4 / June 15 / July 27 / Septem‐ ber 28 / October 26 and November 23.

This will be a fun and exciting new opportunity in keeping with our third mission objective which is to develop Relationships and Fellowship. The Sunday Formation session and the Coffee Hour will not be held on "Fellowship Sundays." Coffee hour will also be cancelled on those Sundays.

OUR PARISH CONGRATULATIONS . . . . . . to Leah and Doug Coan upon the birth of Kyle on Wednesday 19th. . . . to AJ and Kevin upon the birth of Kendra Beatrice who made her first visit to St. James and Mass on Sunday February 16th.

http://www.news.va/en/news/pope‐francis‐every‐ baptized‐child‐is‐a‐miracle‐of

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RESOURCING OUR FAITH PAX — 2014 ANNUNCIATION ISSUE PAX has recently adjusted its publication schedule to conform more evenly to the quarter‐days of the year.

Beginning this year, PAX will be released on the Feast of the Annunciation (March 25); the Feast of St. John the Baptist (Saint‐Jean‐Baptiste Day, June 24); Mich‐ aelmas (September 29); and Christmas (December 25).

The upcoming Annunciation issue will focus on the liturgical season of Lent. Some questions to consider related to this theme include: What is the meaning of penitence? What is the point of fasting? How do we make ourselves ready for Easter?

We welcome submissions on all topics, and particular‐ ly those related to the theme. All submissions (including articles, original poetry, photography and artwork) are due no later than February 24th and can be emailed to tracylee.russell@gmail.com or left in the PAX slot outside the Church office. Written sub‐ missions should be a maximum of 500 words unless otherwise specified.

SERMON NOTES: Copies of recent sermons are available in the Narthex and online, at www.stjames.bc.ca.

SERMONS ON VIDEO Don’t forget to check out videos of our sermons online, at www.stjames.bc.ca.

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OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE SPRING CLEANING? Furniture needed: lamp, end tables, armchair, couch, pots & pans, and towels. Items are needed by March 15 and after. Contact parishioner Kari Ann at 6 04‐649‐5358.

OFFICE REMINDERS FLOWER DONATIONS How do I make a Flower Donation?

A flower donation may be made for any of the three church altars: the High Altar, the altar in the Lady Chapel, or the altar in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel.

There is a Flower Chart on the table in the Narthex, with a space for every Sunday of the calendar year. If you would like to make a donation to sponsor the flowers on a particular Sunday: 1. Print your name clearly in the appropriate space, then 2. Call the Church Office (604‐685‐2532) to give the wording of your flower dedication. Your dedication will appear in the Mass Bulletin on the Sunday you have chosen.

Sometimes more than one person will select the same altar for a certain Sunday. All dedications will appear in the Sunday bulletin.

How much do Flower Donations cost? How do I make my payment?

The cost of flowers for the High Altar is $50. The cost for the Lady Chapel or Blessed Sacrament Chapel is $30.

How to make your payment: 1. Include a cheque or cash in your offering envelope.

Mark “Flowers” and the amount, on the outside of your envelope, or 2. Mail a cheque payable to St. James’ Church. Or drop off cash or a cheque to the Church Office.

BOOKING SPACES AT ST. JAMES’ If you want to use any space at St. James’ it is essential to make a booking with the Office in advance. If you are using a space without it being booked there is no guarantee you will have the use of it in the event of a scheduling conflict. Please support the work of the Parish by always booking the space you wish to use.

PARISH PRINT RESOURCES AND INFORMATION are placed in three locations: •Narthex •Chapel Walkway •Parish Hall walkway (via Gore Street entrance) We have heard positive feedback welcoming the rich variety of print resources and information available to parishioners and visitors. Please take a look at the three locations and take resources and information for yourself and others. Why not take every opportunity to share these print materials with others to explain the worship and mission of St. James’?

DIDO’S “DID YOU KNOW?” Most of Thomas Traherne’s meditations and poems were unknown until two hundred years after his death. His Centuries of Meditations and many of his poems were discovered in a notebook which was picked up for a few pence on a London bookstall in the winter of 1896‐97.

Gerald Finzi (1901‐1956), an English composer, scored three of Traherne’s poems and one prose meditation for solo soprano or tenor and string orchestra – Dies Natalis (day of birth), Op. 8, was composed in 1938‐39.

“Will you see the infancy of this sublime and celes‐ tial greatness? I was a stranger, which at my en‐ trance into the world was saluted and surrounded with innumerable joys: my knowledge was divine. I was entertained like an angel with the works of God in their splendour and glory” is opening text in which Finzi quotes from the beginning of Tra‐ herne’s “Third Century.”

Today, perhaps the most commonly quoted and recognized text of Traherne is this: “The Cross is the abyss of wonders, the centre of desires, the school of virtues, the house of wisdom, the throne of love, the theatre of joys, and the place of sor‐ rows; It is the root of happiness, and the gate of Heaven.” (First Century, 58.)

On the theme of new birth, Finzi, in a song cycle for alto and piano (Op. 13a), which also contains the poetry of Traherne, set this intriguing text to music: On parent knees, a naked new‐born child, Weeping thou sat’st while all around thee smiled: So live, that sinking to thy life’s last sleep, Calm thou may’st smile, whilst all around thee weep.

Sir William Jones (1746—1794)

“His memories, in the Centuries, of his own early intui‐ tions are the first convincing depiction of childhood experience in English literature.” (The Oxford Companion to English Literature. Sixth edition.)

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SAINTS THIS WEEK Philip Lindel Tsen, Bishop of Honan, 1954 Paul Shinji Sasaki, Bishop of Mid‐Japan and Tokyo, 1946 February 24 Paul Sasaki was a bishop of Nippon Sei Ko Kei (a member church of the Anglican Communion), who was persecuted and imprisoned for his support of the independence of his church during the Second World War. Lindel Tsen was the principal leader of Chinese Anglicanism in the middle of the 20th century.

Nippon Sei Ko Kei had been established by missionaries from the Episcopal Church in 1859, with support following from the Church of England and the Anglican Church of Canada. Its founding was a turning point in the development of the Anglican Communion, as it was the first church not to be composed primarily of British expatriates. Because of its desire to be a national church devoted to Japan, it found the polity of the Episcopal Church to be an appropriate model. Its first bishops were elected in 1923.

Navigating its Christian mission in the Japanese context became more difficult as the Second World War approached and it became clear that Japan would be at war with the West. The Japanese government ordered all Christians into a “united church” regardless of differences in doctrine or polity. Roughly one third of the diocese of Nippon Sei Ko Kei joined the new church, but Bishop Paul Sasaki, Bishop of Tokyo and later Primate, refused and inspired most of the church to stay together and faithful to their Anglian heritage. Sasaki was tortured and imprisoned for his actions, but after the war his witness was an inspiring rallying point for the rebuilding of the church. Many of the dioceses that had departed during the war returned.

Lindel Tsen was raised by Episcopal missionaries and after his ordination worked closely with Canadian missionaries in China. During the Sino‐Japanese War he worked to sustain the people of his area and at the end of the war became the leader of the Chinese Anglican Church. Upon his return from the 1948 Lambeth Conference he was put under house arrest by the Communist authorities.

Holy Women, Holy Men: Celebrating the Saints, Church Publishing, 2010

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SAINTS THIS WEEK George Herbert Priest and Poet, 1633 February 27 Today we honour George Herbert, an English priest of the early seventeenth century — and a poet who taught his verse to “rise harmoniously” on the wings of prayer. Born in 1593, he became a young man of brilliant promise, high‐ minded and proud — especially in his religion. He was convinced that God had chosen him for a great purpose, to instruct kings and princes in godly rule.

But in a hard inner struggle, in prayers full of lament and anger, Herbert learned to question his ambitions. He came to realize, “Perhaps great places and [God’s] praise/ Do not so well agree.” At the age of thirty‐three he was ordained a deacon; four years later he accepted the rural parish of Bemerton, where he was made a priest and found peace in the service of God and his flock. But his ministry was cut off all too soon, for he died of tuberculosis in early 1633, just short of his fortieth birthday. Herbert left a collection of poems which was later published as The Temple. These poems have nourished the spiritual life of untold generations; several have been set to music, and two have become very popular as hymns — “Let all the world in ev’ry corner sing” and “Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life.” Herbert especially loved to sing about the Eucharist, which he saw as a banquet where the masterful courtesy of Christ bids us sit down and taste his meat, to acquire with Herbert himself “such a heart, whose pulse may be/ [God’s] praise.”

For all the Saints, Prayers and Readings for Saint’s Days, ABC, 1994

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MASS THIS WEEK 2014

MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS

MON. FEBRUARY 24

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

Philip Lindel Tsen & Paul Shinji Sasaki, Bps in Japan, 1946

For all Japanese Canadians 9:30 am in the Lady Chapel

TUES. FEBRUARY 25 Feria

WED. FEBRUARY 26 Feria

For teachers and professors

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel For the Nisga’a People

THU. FEBRUARY 27

9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

George Herbert, Priest & Poet, 1633

For all poets

FRI. FEBRUARY 28

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

Feria For our Provincial and Federal Governments SAT. MARCH 1 St. David, Bp of Menevia, Patron of Wales, c.544 SUN. MARCH 2 Epiphany 8

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For the ministry of our Bishop – Mtr. Melissa Skelton 8:00 am 8:30 am 10:30 am 5:00 pm

Morning Prayer Low Mass High Mass Evening Prayer

DAILY LECTIONARY DATE

DAILY MASS

MORNING PRAY‐ ER 9:00 AM

EVENING PRAYER 5:00PM

MON. FEBRUARY 24

Ezek 34:11‐16 Ps 16:5‐11 Mk 4:26‐32

Ps 106:1‐18 Pr 3:11‐20 Jn 3:18 – 4:6

Ps 106:19‐48 Ru 1:1‐14 Jn 11:17‐29

TUES. FEBRUARY 25

Jas 4:1‐10 Ps 51:11‐18 Mk 9:30‐37

Ps 121, 122, 123 Pr 4:1‐27 1 Jn 4:7‐21

Ps 124, 125, 126 Ru 1:15‐22 Jn 11:30‐44

WED. FEBRUARY 26

Jas 4:13‐17 Ps 49:1‐9, 16‐20 Mk 9:38‐41

Ps 119:145‐176 Pr 6:1‐19 1 Jn 5:1‐12

Ps 128, 129, 130 Ru 2:1‐13 Jn 11:45‐54

THU. FEBRUARY 27

Sirach 32:1‐13 Ps 42:1‐7 Jn 21:15‐17

Ps 131, 132 Pr 7:1‐27 1 Jn 5:13‐21

Ps 134, 135 Ru 2:14‐23 Jn 11:55 – 12:8

FRI. FEBRUARY 28

Jas 5:9‐12 Ps 103:1‐4, 8‐13 Mk 10:1‐12

Ps 140, 142 Pr 8:1‐21 Philem 1‐25

Ps 141, 143:1‐11 Ru 3:1‐18 Jn 12:9‐19

1 Thess 2:9‐12 Ps 112:4‐7 Mt 5:13‐16

Ps 137:1‐6, 144 Pr 8:22‐36 2 Tim 1:1‐14

Ps 104 Ru 4:1‐17 Jn 12:20‐26

Ex 24:12‐18 Ps 2 2 Peter 1:16‐21 Mt 17:1‐9

Ps 148, 149, 150 Sir 48:1‐11 2 Cor 3:7‐18

Ps 114, 115 Dt 6:1‐9 Lk 9:18‐27

SAT. MARCH 1

SUN. MARCH 2

Public prayer is offered Monday - Saturday in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel which is accessed on East Cordova Street through the Chapel Walkway: Morning Prayer 9.00 am. Evening Prayer 5.00 pm. Please be on time since the gate may be closed once prayers have begun. On Sundays: Morning Prayer 8.00 am. in the Church. Evening Prayer: 5.00 pm. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, please check the weekly bulletin for exceptions.

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CLERGY

PARISH STAFF

Rector: Father Mark Greenaway‐Robbins rector@stjames.bc.ca / 778‐316‐7941 Days off: Friday & Saturday

Office Managers: Linda Adams: Mon – Wed, 9:00 XY‐4:00 ZY Deanna Ferguson: Thu – Sat, 9:00 XY‐4:00 ZY

Deacon: Mother Joyce Locht joyce.locht@gmail.com Street Outreach: Father Matthew Johnson streetoutreachinitiative@gmail.com

Custodial Staff: Art Cuthbertson: Mon‐Thu, 9:00 XY‐2:00 ZY 604‐329‐7567 Darren Campbell: Sat, 7:00 XY‐1:00 ZY, Sun, 7‐10 XY

604‐685‐7522 (non‐emergency #) Days off: Monday & Saturday Honorary Assistants: Mother Alexis Saunders, Priest Sister Mary Christian Cross, Deacon

Organist & Choirmaster: Gerald Harder Assistant Organist: Bruce McKenzie

CLERGY AVAILABILITY

PARISH OFFICERS

Clergy may be contacted through the Office: 604‐685‐2532 For immediate contact or within a few hours please contact the Rector on his cell phone at: Father Mark Greenaway‐Robbins: 778‐316‐7941 You may need to leave a message if we are engaged in a pastoral matter and we will promptly return urgent calls. We seek to be available to all in any circumstances and encourage you to contact us and request an opportunity for a pastoral appointment.

For pastoral care and support you may also contact our Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator: joyce.locht@gmail.com | Joyce Locht 604‐614‐9915

Rector’s Warden: Brian Rocksborough‐Smith 604‐291‐9852 wardens@stjames.bc.ca People’s Warden: Reece Wrightman 604‐872‐4129 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Associate Warden: Betty Carlson 604‐522‐4412 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Trustee: Leslie Arnovick Trustee: Graham Murchie Trustee: Paul Stanwood Treasurer: Angela Van Luven Envelope Secretary: Philip Green Parish Privacy Officer & Vestry Clerk: Linda Adams PARISH COUNCIL Chair: Jane Turner Secretary: Erin Kenny

Diocese of New Westminster Anglican Church of Canada 303 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1L4 T: 604‐685‐2532 | Fax: 604‐685‐7605 E: office@stjames.bc.ca | Web: www.stjames.bc.ca Parish Office hours: Mon‐Sat 9:00 am‐4:00pm